Graham Hancock
- therobotpanda
- Mar 10
- 1 min read
Graham Hancock (born 1950) is a British author and journalist known for promoting pseudoscientific theories regarding an advanced ice-age civilization destroyed by a global cataclysm. His books, such as Fingerprints of the Gods, argue that survivors passed knowledge to ancient cultures. Mainstream archaeology widely rejects his claims as pseudoarchaeology.
Key details about Graham Hancock:
Theory: Argues a global cataclysm (comet impact) ~12,900 years ago destroyed an advanced, lost civilization, with survivors inspiring later ancient cultures.
Key Works: Fingerprints of the Gods (1995), Magicians of the Gods (2015), and the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse (2022).
Background: Former journalist for British publications, originally focusing on international development.
Reception: Widely criticized by experts, archaeologists, and scientists for lack of evidence, misrepresenting indigenous traditions, and promoting pseudoarchaeology.
Controversy: His claims are often described as promoting "white supremacist" or racist narratives by ignoring the capabilities of indigenous peoples.
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